Not sure if this was directed at me or not, but just in case.... Didn't mean to sound like a troll, if that was how my comment was taken, I apologize. I'm not familiar with that blade steel, that's why I asked the question. And as to the price, the CS website lists this knife at $599.99 retail. I understand there are "street prices" out there. But often pre order items tend to run closer to msrp if the dealers possibly can, and still compete.
One of the forum threads (or was it a YouTube vid) that I saw last week, the guy mentioned specifically that he ordered direct from CS and paid full retail, just to ensure he received in one of the first shipments. So yes, I was talking about a $600 knife, not $350. YMMV. Ultimately street prices usually land right at MAP (if in place).
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